Passport True Copy Authentication

When using your passport copy for some issues, you may be asked to provide a notarized copy of your passport to show the copy is consistent with your original passport.

A.Passport True Copy Authentication Procedure

STEP ONE: Notarization

The applicant must present at the local notary public to get his passport copy notarized. Laroz only offer local notary public service. After notarization, your document can be authenticated for the next step.

STEP TWO: County Clerk Authentication

Some states require passport true copies to be authenticated by County Clerk prior to state authentication. For example, passport true copies notarized in the New York City should be authenticated by County Clerk before New York State certification.
Note: Different States have different requirements, some states do not need County Clerk authentication before state certification. If you want to learn more detail, please contact us.

STEP THREE: The Secretary Of State Certification

The authentication processing time varies in different state. Usually, it takes one to three weeks. Some states offer expedited service, some don’t. For more information, please contact us.

STEP FOUR: The US Department Of State Authentication

Authentication staff of the US Department of State will receive documents and perform an initial review during 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Monday through Friday (except federal holidays). It is also required to pick up one’s completed certificate(s) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on the cited date.
To save the trouble, you may use our service on this step. When you create a new order, you need to choose code “DC” on the “Issued by state” column.

STEP FIVE: The Chinese Embassy/Consulate General Authentication

The People’s Republic of China currently maintains one Embassy in Washington D.C., but also maintains 5 consulates-general in the following U.S. cities: New York, NY; Chicago, IL; San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Houston, TX. Each Embassy or consulate-general hold consular jurisdiction over specific states.
Your legalization application may be rejected by the Embassy/Consulate General that does not hold consular jurisdiction over the state where your document is executed.
When deciding which embassy/consulate-general to go, you should check the state that issued the document, not where you reside.

B. How To Place An Order

C. Required Documents

The original and photocopy of your notarized passport copy

One fully completed and signed notarization and authentication application form

Photocopies of applicant’s passport information page. Other copies of valid ID may be acceptable, such as driver’s license, green card, et.al. If your passport has been renewed or noted, photocopies of the related pages are required as well. If the applicants are not U.S. citizen, photocopy of immigrant status or green card might be needed in some consular-general.

Check or money order if you choose this payment method.

D. Notice For Notary Public

When you get your document notarized by the notary public, please make sure he put a notary statement on your file. Without a notary statement, the Chinese embassy or consulate may not authenticate your document. Different state may have different style of notary statement. Here is a template for your reference.

State of _____
County of ______
On this ___day of ___, 20__, before me personally appeared___________, to me known to be the person described in and who executed foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that such person execute the same as such person free act and deed.

PayPal payment: please pay to info@larozinc.com. You need to pay a service fee to PayPal: $1.00 for the amount < = $20, and 5% for the amount of $20 – $60, 3.5%-5% for amount > = $60. Clients who lives in China may find PayPal more convenient than other payment methods.

You are welcomed to consult us with specific authentication questions relating to passport true copy. You can entrust Laroz for all three step authentication.

Laroz provides basic certification related information, but does not guarantee the correctness and completeness. We are not responsible for any consequence due to incorrect or incomplete information.

Bulletin Board

1. Please fill out Visa Application Form (V.2013) on the computer and use printer to print the completed form. The visa application must be single-sided. Handwritten forms are not accepted.
2. Proof of Residency, starting from Oct 24th 2018, You must provide a copy of your driver’s license, state issued ID card, or utility bill showing your home address. Under-aged applicants who do not have a Driver’s License can submit parent’s driver’s license instead, along with a copy of the birth certificate.

Disclaimers

We are an independent company providing services by mail and charge a service fee. We are registered with the Chinese Embassy, but we are not a part of the Embassy.
To apply at official locations, please visit:Chinese Embassy in DC

Please note that the Chinese Embassy may not offer service by mail -- you may apply in person, ask a friend to apply for you, or you may use the service provided by us or similar companies.